Hi ' im che and a newbie , i have a similar problem . I recently bought an alfa 147 1.6 ts 2001 5 dr haychback 120hp . and i want to change the battery but i did not get the stereo code with the car . Please could you help me . And could i pull tge stereo out to note down the serial numbers without having to disconnect yhe stereo so it doesnt ask for code ? please help .